Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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